Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2009
296 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí available for patrol duties in each of the Garda stations in County Kildare; the extent to which such numbers have increased or decreased in the past 12 months; if any of the stations require increased Garda strength; the extent of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40680/09]
View answerI have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the personnel strength of each Garda Station in the Kildare Garda Division on 30 September 2008 and 2009 was as set out in the table hereunder:
|
Station |
30/09/2008 |
30/09/2009 |
|
Athy |
19 |
28 |
|
Ballytore |
2 |
2 |
|
Castledermot |
1 |
3 |
|
Kildare |
32 |
33 |
|
Monasterevin |
6 |
4 |
|
Newbridge |
36 |
45 |
|
Rathangan |
4 |
4 |
|
Carbury |
4 |
5 |
|
Celbridge |
22 |
18 |
|
Kilcock |
5 |
8 |
|
Leixlip |
25 |
36 |
|
Maynooth |
18 |
14 |
|
Ballymore Eustace |
1 |
1 |
|
Clane |
7 |
7 |
|
Kilcullen |
4 |
3 |
|
Kill |
3 |
3 |
|
Naas |
105 |
108 |
|
Robertstown |
4 |
4 |
|
Total |
298 |
326 |
Garda management state that for security and operational reasons it is not Garda policy to disclose the number of personnel on patrol duties in any given area at any specific time.
